
German Economy Forecast: IfW Maintains 0.8% Growth for 2026, Cuts 2027 Outlook
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) maintains its 2026 growth forecast for Germany at 0.8% despite Middle East conflict impacts. However, the 2027 outlook is cut from 1.4% to 1.0%. Rising commodity prices and geopolitical tensions are dampening economic dynamism.

